Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 July 2014
110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if and when a decision will issue in respect of a recent appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31715/14]
View answerI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 8 July 2014 and that the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all of the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer's decision when the appeal has been determined.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.
